· 40% of women have been physically and/or sexually abused by the age of 16.
· 25% of women living in Germany have experienced domestic violence by their current or ex-partner.
· 13% of women living in Germany since the age of 16 have sexual abuse (violence) that is illegal.(Not all forms are criminally illegal in Germany but all are wrong)
· 42% of women in Germany have experience psychological abuse: intimidation, slander, threats, fear
· 45,000 women and their children take refuge in one of the approximately 400 women's shelters in Germany.
o Gives women protection against violence and persecution.
o Women's shelters have to be accessible day and night. Women and their children are admitted at all hours.
o Shelters offer: counseling, and support for finances, legal, medical, and psychological/social problems.
o Offers help with looking for a flat or job and dealing with the authorities, and leisure activities.
· Every German providence has counseling centers for women that offer support/advice and helplines.
German help Hotline: 0 0800/111 0800/111 0222 111
For Children and teenagers help hotline: 0800-1110333 anonymous
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